Documentation of
American Dipper
2012-220
Observer Information
Reporter:
Art Hudak
3481 S. Fenton St. A104,
Denver,
CO 80227-5518
E-mail:
donotbeconfused@comcast.net
Other Observers:
none
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
American Dipper
First Date/Time:
4/25/2012 11:45:00 AM
Last Date/Time:
2/17/2014 8:30:00 AM
Duration (total time in view):
hours
County:
Denver
Specific Location:
Bear Creek Greenbelt (Denver section)
Number:
1
Age:
Multiple Birds - Mixed
Sex:
Multiple Birds - Mixed
Plumage:
Multiple Birds - Mixed
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
10x42 Bushnell
Distance:
15 -200 feet
Light:
Good
Description of the Bird
A Dipper is a specific bird it does what it does, dives into water looks for tasty morsels comes out of of water and frequently perches on same rock,log,ice shelf,shore or urban debris that it dove from. I have studied the bird extensively. I have 14 sightings for Denver County, 10 at Bear Creek Park and 4 for Cherry Creek Trail (Downing to Confluence Park).
Similar Species Discussion
No other species were considered. It is not necessary.
Resources Used
No resources needed.
Previous Experience
10 hours minimum watching nest building. 2 hours feeding young. 50+ individual sightings. My experience is extensive with this species, nothing else is similar.
Date Documentation Submitted
12/4/2014 10:35:00 PM
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